Information Literacy Skills among Faculty Members in the College of Horticulture, Bagalkote, Karnataka: A Study

K. N. Hemavathi; M. Chandrashekara

doi:10.51983/ajist-2019.9.2.273

Authors

K. N. Hemavathi Research Scholar, Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Karnataka, India
M. Chandrashekara Professor, Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2019.9.2.273

Keywords:

Information Literacy Skills, Horticulture, Electronic Information Sources

Abstract

The present study explores the information literacy skills among the faculty members of the College of Horticulture, Bagalkote, Karnataka. A survey method was adopted in the study. The structured questionnaire was designed for data collection. A total of 110 questionnaires were distributed and 90 questionnaires were received back. The total response rate was 81.81 percent. The study found that the majority of the faculty members have better knowledge and skills about the use of different types of sources, tools, and services. The respondents suggested that the college library should conduct seminars, workshops, and training programmes from experts to improve information literacy skills.

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